Canon PowerShot S410 PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 139

Problem Cause Solution Lens will not retract Battery cover or CF • First close the battery cover or CF card slot cover was card slot cover and then turn the opened with power on power off. Battery cover or CF • First close the battery cover or CF card slot cover was card slot cover and then turn the opened while power off. recording to the CF card (warning signal sounds) Battery pack consumed quickly Battery life exceeded • Replace the battery pack with a if battery pack loses new one. its charge quickly at normal temperature (23 °C/73 °F) Battery pack will not Battery pack life charge exceeded • Replace the battery pack with a new one. Poor contact between battery pack and battery charger • Insert battery pack securely into battery charger. • Ensure that battery charger plug is securely plugged into the power outlet. Image is blurred or Camera moved out of focus • Be careful not to move the camera while pressing the shutter button. Troubleshooting Autofocus function hampered by obstruction to AFassist Beam • Be careful not to block the AFassist Beam with fingers or other items. AF-assist Beam is • Set the AF-assist Beam to [On] set to [Off] (p. 47). Subject is out of focal range • Ensure there is at least 46 cm (1.5 ft.) between the camera lens and subject. • Use the Macro mode to shoot close-ups between 30 and 46 cm (1.0 to 1.5 ft.) from the lens (5 cm (2 in.) when set to wide angle). • Use the Infinity mode to shoot distant subjects. 137